Role models

Recently I was able to reflect in depth why school buses should continue for Muncie Community Schools next year. Yes, they provide safe transportation to and from school for our children however, I realized the drivers provide much more.

My daughter is in fourth grade. Her school bus driver had been out for a week or so because of an injury. Ms. Shirley started driving the bus again this past Monday and Shelby was so excited. My daughter went out and bought her a "thinking of you card." Shelby came home beaming because Ms. Shirley presented her with a "thank you for thinking of me card."

This affirmed that not only do school bus drivers transport our children, but they are role models and mentors as well. That is more important to our family than the small increase in property taxes. How can you replace role models and mentors? You can't. My husband and I proudly display our "yes" sign in our yard. We will walk in the poll in November and without a doubt, vote "yes." Our child's future depends on it.

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Role models

Recently I was able to reflect in depth why school buses should continue for Muncie Community Schools next year. Yes, they provide safe transportation to and from school for our children however, I